Axminster 107627, Original Instructions Manual

CHANGING THE SANDING DISC

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DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM 
THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE 
CONTINUING!

RECONNECT THE SANDER TO THE 
MAINS SUPPLY AND CONTINUE 
WITH OPERATION.

Fig 16

clean dry cloth. Locate the sanding disc, peel the cover from 
the adhesive surface and apply 

CAREFULLY

 to the disc (see 

fig 16).  Use a piece of cloth in your hand or wear a glove, to 
firmly press the abrasive to the disc, the application will be 
reinforced by a gentle sanding action across the face when 
you first use the new sanding disc. 
 

Step 7

 Re-assemble the sander as described opposite but in 

reverse (see figs 10 to 14).

MAINTENANCE

There is very little mechanical maintenance that can be 
carried out on the machine. Most prudent maintenance 
is preventative and concerned with keeping the machine 
clean.

1. 

At reasonable intervals, inspect and remove all dust/resin 

build ups, and blow the motor clean. 
 

2.

 Remove the table assembly and lower the extraction 

housing, clean any dust or resin build up. Re-assemble the 
sander. 

3.

 Inspect the sanding disc for signs of wear and tear and 

replace if necessarily. 
 

4. 

From time to time using a damp cloth wipe over the 

sanders surface.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE 

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Motor does not run when power 
switch is pressed “ON”

1.  Switch is burnt out
2. Connection wire is loose or 
damaged

1. Replace the switch 
2. Tighten wire or replace

Motor does not run at full speed

1. Power voltage is too low
2. Motor is damaged.

1. Test voltage
2. Check and repair motor

Motor does not reach full power

1. Incorrect power wiring 
2. Overloaded

1. Replace with the correct size of 
power wiring 
2. Reduce load

Motor overheating

1. Motor voltage is different 
2. Motor is damaged

1. Check the voltage label 
2.  Check and repair the motor

Turn the disc while applying pressure

Remove the rear guard and blow the motor clean

Remove the three 

Phillips screws

Motor rear guard